Let's face it: vinyl and laminate floors, especially when they're old, can get pretty nasty. They're tough to clean, often get holes and scratches, and are generally u-g-l-y. But, they're easy to make over—and you can do it with little more than a can of paint. This DIY tutorial at View Along the Way shows you how.

Kelly M., the DIY goddess behind View Along the Way, took her laundry room from standard fare to super awesome for less than $200. Check out the before-and-after shot below.

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Here's the list for what you'll need to do something similar:

Regular latex primer

Enough porch and floor paint to cover your floor

Painter's tape

TriSodium Phosphate

Paint rollers and brushes

Orbital sander and sandpaper

Caulk, if your vinyl has holes

Once you have your supplies, you're only five steps away from a totally revamped laundry room (or whatever room you're making over):